Obituaries

Mary Wrabec

Mary Wrabec

Aug 14, 2014

Mary B. Wrabec, 88, of Sugar Creek, MO passed away August 14, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, at the Carson-Speaks Chapel, 1501 W. Lexington Ave., Independence, MO. A Mass Of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 19, at St. Cyril’s Catholic Church, 11231 Chicago St., Sugar Creek,...

Robert Lowden

Robert Lowden

Aug 14, 2014

Bob Lowden, 77, of Blue Springs, MO passed away peacefully at home on August 14, 2014. A visitation will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, August 18, at Blue Springs Christian Church with burial to follow at...

Louise Jones

Louise Jones

Aug 14, 2014

Louise Marie Jones, 83, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 14, 2014. Louise was born September 20, 1930 in Wichita, KS the daughter of Andrew and Fannie Pearl (Steeby) Pyles. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Louise worked at the Independence Animal Hospital for over 25 years before retiring. After retirement she moved to Pomme de Terre Lake...

Joyce Lavaun Ryerson

Joyce Lavaun Ryerson

Aug 14, 2014

Joyce Lavaun Ryerson, 80, passed away Aug. 14, 2014 at TMC-Lakewood Alzheimer Unit in Kansas City, MO. Services will be at 11:00 am, Tuesday, Aug. 19 with visitation beginning at 10:00 am before the service at the Stone Church, 1012 W Lexington Ave., Independence, MO 64050. Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests...

Ella Motsinger

Ella Motsinger

Aug 12, 2014

ELLA “LUCILLE” MOTSINGER Ella “Lucille” Motsinger, 96, passed away August 12, 2014. A visitation will be held from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Friday, August 15, 2014 at Carson Speaks Chapel; 1501 W Lexington Ave. Indep., MO. A graveside service will be directly following the visitation at Floral Hills Cemetery, KC, MO. She was born on December 26, 1917, in Indep, MO, to...

Zoe Ellen Armour

Zoe Ellen Armour

Aug 12, 2014

Zoe Ellen Charde Armour, 94 of Overland Park, KS, passed away, Tuesday morning, August 12, 2014 at the Villa St. Joseph Care Center in Overland Park, KS. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Brooking Cemetery in Raytown, MO. Donations may be...

William Brown

William Brown

Aug 11, 2014

William “Bill” Brown, 79, of Independence, MO passed away August 11, 2014. He was born January 2, 1935 in McArthur, OH to Wm. W. Brown and Marcia Leora (Sinnott) Brown. He received his AA from Graceland College, then received his BA at Ohio University, his MA at Ball State University and his MA +30 at the University of Akron. He...

Max Cottingham Meals

Max Cottingham Meals

Aug 10, 2014

Max Cottingham Meals, 91, Independence, MO passed away Aug. 10, 2014. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Wed. at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Services will be at 2 pm, Thur. at Million-Taylor Funeral Home in Moberly, MO. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service in Moberly. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow...

Robert Lee "Rob" Romine Jr.

Robert Lee "Rob" Romine Jr.

Aug 10, 2014

Robert Lee Romine, Jr. passed away Aug. 10, 2014. Memorial services will be 2 pm, Monday, Aug. 18 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Visitation will begin at 1 pm before the service at the chapel. Private inurnment will take place later at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Rob was born Feb. 1, 1966 in Kansas...

Charles Louis Camerlinck

Charles Louis Camerlinck

Aug 10, 2014

Charles L. Camerlinck, 78, of Independence, passed away August 10, 2014. Family will Celebrate his life with friends from 6-8 pm, Wednesday, August 13, at Carson-Speaks Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will take place Thursday, 10:00 am, at the chapel. Burial following services in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Chuck was born August 9, 1936 to Emil and Annie Camerlinck in Independence,...

Richard Ernst

Richard Ernst

Aug 10, 2014

Richard Clay Ernst, 74, of Independence, MO, passed away, Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. 18020 E. 39th St., Independence, MO 64055. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m., until service time Saturday at the...

John T. Mosley

John T. Mosley

Aug 9, 2014

John T. Mosley, 75, of Independence, MO, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 13, 2014 from 10-11 am at Carson-Speaks Chapel, with Services to follow at 11 am. Burial in Mt. Washington Cemetery Online condolences may be expressed at (Arrangements: Carson Speaks Chapel 816.252.7900)

Carolyn Tripp

Carolyn Tripp

Aug 9, 2014

CAROLYN A. STROBEL-TRIPP. Carolyn A. Strobel-Tripp, Belton, MO, was born May 12, 1946, to August and Mary Strobel in Cole County, MO. She died unexpectedly on August 9, 2014, at her home. She is survived by brothers, Bill (Bonnie) Strobel of La Monte, MO; and Ernest (Mary) Strobel, of Branson, MO; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and her buddy, Don Walden....

Larry James

Larry James

Aug 8, 2014

Larry Wayne James, 64, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Friday, August 8, 2014. Larry was born July 29, 1950 in Vian, OK the son of Elmer Charles and Emma Faye (Rich) James. He was very active throughout his life, always coming up with new ideas and ways of helping people. For a majority of Larry’s life he owned and operated...

Marilynn Walkinshaw

Marilynn Walkinshaw

Aug 7, 2014

Marilynn Louise Walkinshaw, 88, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. Marilynn was born March 6, 1926 in Chillicothe, MO the daughter of Ralph Ray and Tommy Esther (Crowley) Mallen. She was a Paseo High School graduate in the class of 1944. After studying at the KC Art Institute, she worked for Hallmark as a lettering artist before spending...

Sandra Newberry

Sandra Newberry

Aug 7, 2014

Sandra Kay Newberry, 65, Independence, MO passed away Thursday, August 7, 2014. Sandra was born December 26, 1948 in Wana, WV the daughter of Thomas J. and Edna Dorothy (Weakley) Simpson. She was a homemaker and sold Avon for over 20 years. Sandra enjoyed crafts, and avid bowler and participated in numerous leagues over the years at Sterling Lanes. Survivors...

Floyd Hurley

Floyd Hurley

Aug 6, 2014

Floyd Hurley, 87, of Independence, MO, passed away at home Wednesday, August 6, 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Floyd was born on March 11, 1927, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of John and Pearl Hurley. He met the love of his life, Joyce Diane Kunkle, and they married on March 21, 1947. Floyd held his one and only job...

Roland Kolm

Roland Kolm

Aug 5, 2014

On August 5, 2014, Roland L. Kolm passed to be with his Heavenly Father. Memorial Services will be 11:00 am, Friday, August 8, 2014, At Timothy Lutheran Church in Blue Springs, MO. Visitation will precede the service from 10-11:00 am at the church. Roland was born on March 31, 1926. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. He...